Roles and Responsibilities of the EEO Advisory Committee
February 18 - 19, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Albuquerque, NM $595 April 13 - 14, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Boston, MA $595 June 24 - 25, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Gay Chase St. Louis, MO $595 August 13 - 14, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Ricardo Sims Chicago, IL $595 August 24 - 25, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Atlanta, GA $595 August 26 - 27, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Norma Warner Dallas, TX $595 September 28 - 29, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Frances Williams Phoenix, AZ $595
Overview:
Build a strong, effective Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) advisory committee. You learn the roles and responsibilities of committee members and how to communicate more effectively. You learn to apply EEO laws, regulations and directives; solve program problems and evaluate results; follow complaint procedures and appropriate merit promotion actions; use the federal equal opportunity recruitment program; and communicate with top management regarding EEO and diversity issues.
Who Should Attend?
EEO advisory committee members, individuals with collateral EEO responsibilities, Special Emphasis Program managers and EEO staff members.
Additional Information:
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Objectives:
Explain your role and responsibilities as a committee member Use group dynamics to develop effective EEO advisory committees Prepare for effective meetings Advise management on EEO-related issues Identify the civil rights statutes that protect employees against discrimination Explain the EEO complaint process Describe the basic concepts behind affirmative action and federal EEO affirmative action program planning Coordinate committee plans with the Special Emphasis Program coordinators and/or managers
Use force-field analysis to resolve problems
Syllabus:
Roles and Responsibilities of the EEO Advisory Committee, EEOP8110D, Syllabus, Graduate School, USDA
Day one of two
Introduction and Course Objectives
EEO Committee Responsibilities and Duties
EEO Advisory Committee Issues
Recommended Actions to formally recognize committee duties and responsibilities
Working in Small Groups
Characteristics of an Effective Group
Leadership
Group Decision Making
Group Acceptance or Consensus
Conditions for Failure of Group Decision Making
Principles and Techniques of Communication
Communicating with Management
Characteristics of an Effective Meeting
Problem Solving Process
Steps in the Problem Solving Process
Resources for Problem Solving
Force Field Analysis
Developing Criteria for Success
Day Two of Two
EEO Laws Regulations and Policies
Overview of EEO Laws
Prohibited Personnel Practices
Merit Systems Principles
Sex Discrimination Guidelines
EEOC Guidance on Sexual Favortism
EEO Complaint Procedure
Role of the Committee Members in the EEO Complaint Process
Special Emphasis Programs
Objectives of the Special Emphasis Programs
Program Responsibilities and Activities
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP
What is FEORP
Establishing a Recruitment Program
Recruiting Methods and Techniques
Affirmative Employment Program
Legal Basis of Affirmative Action
Evaluation and Enforcement
Summary